Wairoa's popular Destination Playground, already a hit with local children, is about to get another upgrade.
Stage two of the project will start this week with the installation of five picnic tables, CCTV signage and anti-climb guards to keep youngsters safe by preventing them from climbing the outside of the large rocket slide.
As the project is rolled out, water fountains, bike and scooter racks and eventually shade provisions and toilets will also be added the playground.
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little said he was thrilled with the popularity of the playground,
"We promised our kids we would open a playground for them before Christmas and we did that.